S04 back in Gelsenkirchen to continue pre-season preparations

The Royal Blues started training on Wednesday morning (16/7) ahead of their two friendlies this coming weekend. Miron Muslic’s team arrived back in Gelsenkirchen on Monday (14/7) following their training camp in Austria. They will take on FC Twente this Saturday (19/7) and Rot Weiss Ahlen away from home the following day (20/7).

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7/16/2025

Miron Muslic blowing a whistle in training

Schalke are now entering their final phase of pre-season ahead of the first league game of the new season against Hertha BSC on 1st August.

Captain Kenan Karaman will increase his workload in individual training following his knee operation over the coming days, as will Janik Bachmann following his recent thigh injury. Emil Højlund is currently sitting out training after suffering a blow to his head at the training camp. The striker is receiving treatment on that knock.

Aris Bayindir is still working on his own as he looks to make his comeback. Tomas Kalas has started the first phase of his rehabilitation after a knee operation. Attacker Zaid Tchibara, who tore his ACL earlier this year, is also working on his recovery.

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